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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-23
Brain Forcing in Children

We are living under the reign of the school
master The impulse TO have children &C
quire learning that can never be made availa-
bic for any purpose of life is so powerful that
it may almost be regarded as morbid For
children to be reduced to one common level,
as they are in our schools almost without ex-
ception, and to have studies crowded upon
them in advance of their brain development,
are crimes against nature which nature in
her blind way expiates by Furnishing the
wrong person, but which those who know the
right should promptly expose. The brain of
child Is larger in proportion TO its body
than IS that of the adult. A fact which is
somewhat astonishing to those not aware of it
is that the head of the boy or girl does not
grow in size after the 7th year, so that
the hst that is worn at that age can be worn
just as well at so In the meantime the rest
of the body has mere than doubled in magni-
tude Not only is the brain larger, but it is
more excitable and impressionable in the child
than in the adult At the same time the
structure is immature. What it possesses in
size it lacks in organization; consequently it
is not at its maximum for severe and long
continued exertion, and when subjected to a
strain of this kind it is certain to suffer.
The disadvantages to the child of overtask-
ing its muscular system are well understood,
and wise laws have been enacted by most
civilized people protecting children from the
greed of those who would, if left to their own
devices, work them to excess. But there are
no laws for the protection of their brains
from the attacks of ignorant parents and
guardians the insidious warfare of the COM
pliers of school books who write treatises on
physiology in rhyme for infants, and the ever
ready schoolmaSter, who, with the child, a
victim of a pernicious system, must carry
out the behests of those set over him.-Dr.
William A. Hammond in Popular Science
Monthly
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-23
Illinois Weather Review.

The Illinois weather service at SPRING
field has issued the following weather
crop bulletin for the week ending Satur-
day. May 81, 1887:
The temperature and percentage of
sunshine were above the average for the
same period of nine years past in the
northern and central grand divisions
of the state, excepting in Bureau and
Greene counties. The temperature was
slightly above the average in the south
eastern section, normal in the extreme
southern, and slightly below in the
southern section of the state. The sun
shine was about the average percentage
in the southern grand division except in
st Clair county, where a deficiency is
reported. A drouth prevails in the
northern division, and the rainfall is
generally below the average except in the
southern section. and Hampton county,
from whence an excess is reported.
Corn is in very good condition
throughout the state. Oats and grass
are doing very well in the central and
southern divisions, but poorly III the
northern division. Wheat is in good
condition in the central part of the state.
but below an average condition IN the
northern and southern portions.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-23
BEEcHsR WANTED TO RUN AWAY.
Times When He Lost Confidence in Him
seff-His Absentminded

AiInG9 WIZ ne IOsH commences nlIus
seif-His Absentmindedness.
"I'here was one peculiar characteristic Of
Mr.. Beecher's that have not seen mentioned
in the papers, said an intimate friend of the
great preacher the other day, aand this is
his occasional lack OF confidence in himself
Time and again he has told me that when
before an audience at some public meeting
and while awaiting his turn to speak he was
often almost on the point Of getting up and
going out As | listened to one and another
speaker address the meeting he used to say,
would think, my goodness, / never can
make such speeches as those; I'd better leave
here at once But when he was once on his
feet all these feelings vanished, of course, and
he felt completely at ease. He was always
subject to these times of self depreciation
both III and out of the pulpit. When he first
came to Brooklyn, he used to go around the
the back streets just to avoid meeting people
whom be might know. He combined with
his wonderful vigor and boldness the shrink
ing timidity of a school girl"
OF Mr.. Beecher's observation-disclosures Dr.
Sealle, his physician, told this story: Mrs
Seaile was standing at the parlor window
one day when she noticed Mr.. Beecher 60 up
MI MY fhtItil > sttti, pFtt btit way, ing
the bell. Before it was answered he came down
the steps and continued on his way up the
street, Seeing Mrs. Scale he crossed over and
with a smile said, "Say, can You tell where
am going this afternOonP
"Why you are going to baptize Mr..
Towards child to-day, are you not?'
"That's it, that's just it" he replied, "but for
the life of me couldn't recall the fact"
"Another instance [ recoilect," continued
the doctor, happened at his house. l was
there at dinner. Maj Pond, who was also
present, spoke of a concert that was to be held
in New York that evening Mr. Beecher said
he would like to attend it with him But you
can't CO. said Mrs Beecher to him; you have
an engagement for tonight oh, no, l
haven't, he rejoined, L am free tonight and
| think III go over to the conca"t' While
she WAS trying to convince him that he really
had some other matter on hand a carriage
drove up to take him TO Hoboken, where he
was booked for a lecture
In reference TO Mr. Beecber's memory, the
doctor added: at was marvelously poor
About the only thing that he could remem-
Der, he used to say, was the list of preposi-
tions that govern the abative case in Latin.
These he could rattle off like sixty and did so
frequently. New York Tribune
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-23

a Sea Sick Passenger,

On the ocean, cares little about storm
He is positively indifferent whether be is
washed overheard or not But. set right
by wineglassful or two of HOstetter's
Stomach Bitters, he feels renewed inter
est in his personal safety. This fine COR
receive neutralizes in brackish water
often compulsorily drink on shiphoard to
the grevious detriment of health-the
pernicious impurities which give rise to
disorders of the stomach, liver and
bowels. To the mariner, the tourist, the
Western pioneer and miner the bitters is
invaluable as a means of protection
against malaria. when its seeds are latent
in the air and water. To the effects of
overwork, mental or manual, il is most
reliable antidote, and to the debilitated
and nervous, il affords great and speedily
felt relief and vigor
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-23
AN END TO BONE sCRAPING.

Edward Shepherd. of Harrisburg, H.,
says: Having received so much benefit
from Electric Bitters. | feel it my duty to
let suffering humanity know il. Have had
running sore on my leg for eight years;
my doctors told me would have to have
the bone scraped or leg amputated.
used, instead, three bottles of Electric
Bitters and seven boxes Bucklen's Arniea
Salve. and my leg is now sound and well. >
Electric Bitters are sold at fifty cents a
bottle, and Bucklen's Arnica Salve at 25c.
per box by Hartz & Bahnsen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-23
GOOD RxsuLrs IN syERY CASE.

D. A. Bradford, wholesale paper dealer
OF Chattanooga. Tenn, writes, that he
was seriously afflicted with severe cold
that settled on his lungs; had tried many
remedies without benefit. Being induced
to try DR.. Kings New Discovery for con-
sumption, did so and was entirely cured
by the use of few bottles. Since which
time he has used it in his family for all
coughs and colds with best results. This
is the experience of thousands whose lives
have been saved by this wonderful dis
covery Trial bottles free at Hartz &
Bahnsen. drug store
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-23
Don't Get Caught

This spring with your blood tull of i'm
purities, your digestion impaired, your
appetite poor. kidneys and liver torpid,
and whole system liable 10 be Frustrated
by disease-but get yourself into good
condition. and ready for the changing
and warmer weather, by taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla. 1t stands unequalled fol
purifying the blood, giving an appetite
and for a general spring medicine.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-23

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gates, of Port
Byron, are sadly bereaved over the death
of their daughter, Miss Mabel Gates.
whose funeral occurred yesterday She
had been i'll for some time. and they took
her south last winter in the hope of benz
efitting her health. She was about
eighteen years old. bright and accom-
pished, and her death is a sad blow to
the parents, who fairly idolized her.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-23
ProphylactIc In Sickness.

Typhoid fever has broken out here
again. but wherever Darby Us Propby lactIc
Fluid has been freely used there has
been no fever. M. B. Lancaster, P
NJ , Ell Central Alabamian.
The Fluid is not merely deodorizcr,
but a disinfectsn,-a destroyer of The
disease germs in an atmosphere which
cannot be breathed without danger >
New York Evening Post.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-23
BUCKLEN's ARNICA sALvE.

The greatest medical wonder of the world
Warranted to speedily cure burns. bruises,
cuts, ulcers. salt rheum, fever sores. Can.
GERS, piles, chilblains, corns, letter, chap
ped hands, and all skin options, gusran-
teed to cure in every instance. or money
refunded. % cents per box For sale l,y
HaEtz g. BshnssH.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-23
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.


Estate Of Peter Haupt, deceased.
stratrix Of the estate of Peter Haupt
late of the county of Rock island state Of
Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice that sh,
will appear before the county court Of Rock island
the city of Rock Island at the June term on the
Third Monday in June next, ut which time al
persons having claims against said estate are no.
titled and requested 10 attend for the purpose OF
having the same adjusted. All persons indehte,
to said estate are requested to make immediat,
payment to the undersigned
Dated this 4tn day Of May. A. D., 1887.
DORIS HAUPT.
J. l.. Haas, Atty Administrative.
ma6-d4w
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-23

Time tried aud true is DR.. Bigelow's
cure. which combines the good qualities
of all the best cough remedies. without
the defects of any of them. 1t curcs
promptly and permanently coughs, colds
Group. whopping cough, influenza. broni>
chitis, hoarseness incipient consumption,
and all throat and lung diseases, healing
the lungs. Safe and pleasant for childs
rem. Price, SO cents and 81, of drug
gists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-23
EXECUToR's NOTICE.

Estate of Joseph p. Str6ehe, Deceased
The undersigned, having been appointed Elk
ecu rix Of the lastwill and testament Of Joseph
P Stroehle, late Of the county of Rock Island.
state of Illinois. deceased, hereby gives notice
that she will appear before the county court of
Rock Island county. at the office Of the clerk
of said court, in the city of Rock Island. at the
July term. on the Second Monday in July
next at which time all persons having claims
against said estate notified and requested to
ate nd for the purpose of having the lij ust
ed. All persons indebted to said estate are re.
quested to make immediate payment TO the I'm
dersigned.
Dated this 9th day of Nav A D.. 1887.
ELIZABETH STROEHLE. Excel
SWEENEY Il WALKER. AIt'ys. u-dsw
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-23
LOCAL NOTICES.

Finest located lots in the city on Elm
street. for sale At a bargain by MedIll X
Whitehead. Suitable for one OF two
nice cottages that will rent the vear
round.
Offermsn's Island for church and
society picnlcs; Steamer Dick Clyde For
terms apply 10 John Bleuer, 12l
Eighteenth street. Rock Island
Insure in the Boylston Insurance Co. Of
Boston. Mass. organized 1872 Assets
nearly 81 ,000,o00. E. W. Hurst. agent,
Office over Rock Island National Bank.
E. E. Psrmenter, attorney at law
Makes collections. loans money and will
ttend to any legal business intrusted to
him. Office, postoffice block, Rock Isl
and, His ds&w1y
VIM McEnIry,
Attorney at law, leans money on gnnt!
security, makes collections. Reference.
Mitchell & Lynde, bankers, Office In
post Office block
Bsrth & Baboock, Dentists.
No. 1724 Second avenue Special aiteu
ton paid to saving the natural teeth AMI
Inserting teeth without plates.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-23

The New York Analyst gives the following
hints on the Use Of kerosene oil lamps in order
to get the best light and avoid unpleasant
odors: The wick must be clean; if clogged
with dust it VIII not pump up the oil The
iightcst part of the oil burns first, leaving the
heavy oil; if filed up day after day the oil
will become so heavy that the draft will not
he strong enough TO pump up The burner.
il gummed, gives an uneven, smoky light; if
the holes provided TO give perfect combustion
he stopped up the same effect will result. The
lamp should be filled up every day, and once
a week all tie oil should be burned out; a
new wick put in once in two weeks. and
trimmed with sharp shears even and true
every day; the burner kept clean by brush
ing every day and boiling in I've occa-
sionally, and the chimney brightly polished.
Treated in this way the kerosene lamp is a
luxury, and not vile, ill smelling nuisance.
The toilet of 100 ladies who formed the
cortege at t1e recent carnival ball in Vienna
were valued at So, 900, and the diamonds at
S1,50Q,0G1
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-23
Working People

are often too ill to labor, but they havn't
time to take medicine and lay off. Sim
mons liver regulator can be taken with
out causing any loss of time. and the
system will be built up and invigorated
by it. 1t has no equal as a preparatory
medicine, and can be safely used when u
doctor cannot be called in. In all COM
mon diseases il will, unassisted by any
other medicine. effect speedy cure.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-23
County Building.


IhANSFbRS.
May 19--Alice W Burial to Chas. G
Dangerield pit lot Z. block 1, Bailey &
Boyle's addition, Rock Island. $500
VIM. Il. Gaylord to A Ibert B Conover
pit lot 81, block 3, Healey's sub division
SO. IS, 1w, $500
Eliza L. Nelson to Peter Mahlstedt, p
NV fri /. 10, 10. Be, $3.50.
20-N. R. CLANCY, by Master, to Henry
Fenno, pit e4 lot 4, LIE Claire's Reserve
$703. Is.
Marilla and Jessie Healey to WIN. L
Tnurston, lots and s, block 3, Healey',
first addition, Moline. 800.
Jonas q. Mangold to J. N. Stevens
pit nwi, A, II, 1w, 81 800.
James Miller, ct al. to James Miller
WI WI nwa, 81. 10, 2e. $1,000.
William Wilson to L. P. Wilson, lot 6
block /, Candee g. Nourse's addition
Moline. $500.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-23

The hest on earth can truly be said Of
Grigg's Glycerine Salve, which is sure,
safe and speedy cure for cuts, bruises,
scalds, burns wounds and all other sore,
Will positively cure piles, letter and all
skin eruption. Try this wonder healer.
Satisfaction guaranteed or money refund
ed. Only 25 cents. Sold by druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-23

You just try to get somebody who has
used Rice Coil Carriage>Spring, to give
it up. 1t can't be done. It's too easy,
and can't be dispensed with They want
no more of the old springs. They value
their comfort too much for that
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-23
BOsF0Rp's ACID PHOSPBaTE
BEWARE OF INVITATIONS.

DE WAIVE Of IMIIAIIUNH,
limitations and couuterfeits have again
appeared. Be sure that the word 'HoRs>
FoRD's" Is on the wrapper None are
genuine without it.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-23

1t takes long time for those French
hats with low crowns TO find their way
into American theatres.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-23
Union Temperance Meeting

The Broadway Presbyterian, First NJ e.
E. and Christian churches united in a
temperance service at the First NJ. E..
church last night Rev J. II Wrigh,
preached an able and effective discourse.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-23
Two Little Songs.
we DON'T ADVERTISE

There lie a land of bitter tearH snd wailing-
A land most like that drcar one Dante knew,
Where WIN faced Niobe. with dark robes trailing,
In sad procession moves, brows bound with rue
1t is a land peopled with witless mortas-
Compared with them the viz ins i've were wise
And it is writ above their gloomy rortals
We did not think it paid to advertise"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-23

Everything which belongs to pure.
healthy blood is impaired by Hoods
SarssIarills A trial will convince you
of its merits.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-23
SHERIFF'S SALE.

By virtue of an Execution and Fee Bill No. 6O97.
issued out Of the clerk Office of the crcnit court
OF Rock Island county, and state of Illinois, and
TO me directed whereby am commanded TO make
the amount of certain Judgment recently oh
tanned against James Riley in favor of John T
Kenworthy out Of the lands tenements, goods
and chsttels of the said defendant. james Riley
have levied upon the following properly to-wit:
Lots seven ~ and ten 10) in block thirty -four
(34l, Chicago lower addition TO the city If Rock
Island IN the county of Rock Island and state of
Illinois
Therefore, according to said command. 7 shall
expose for sale. at public auction. all the right.
title aud interest of the above named. James
Riley, in and to the above described property.
on Wednesday the 18th day of Nav, 1887, al .
O'Clock n - al the north door of the court house
in the city Of Rock Island. in the county Of Rock
Island and state Of Illinois, for cash in hand, to
satisfy said execution and fee bill.
Dated at Rock Island, this 4th day of May
D., 1887 T $ SI.NIS.
Sheriff of Rock Island County. Illinois
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-23

Purloiners of pasieboard from miIady :
card basket are abroad again. and this,
like the family silver. may have to BE-
locked up, too.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-23

There is new lace called Aquitaine,
with thick pattern like coral on silky
ground. This will make up well with
surah.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-23

There is land that flows with milk and honey
Not the condensed nor yet the sorghum strains
Each dweler bears n gripsaek fat with money,
Bonds coupons stocks and various o'her gains.
Happy these At high tids the fishe.
Nor tear doth drown the laughter in their eyes,
For better luck they have no sort of wishes;
The cake l. theirs-theN learned 10 adYeriise.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-23

Fashionable women ambitious to he
talked about should try the experiment Of
being seen Ill public once in while with
their husbands.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-23

New Workers haye crowded Philadel-
phians to the wall on their own Atlantic
City hunting grounds.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-23

The hat of coarsely braided straw dis
putes the day with the bonnet of tulle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-23
For sale by Otto Grotjan.
NHERIFF'S SALE.


BY virtue Of an Execution and Fee Bill No 6Oss.
ISSUED out of the clerks office Of the circuit court
Of Rock Island county, and state of Illinois and
to me directed, whereby am commanded to max e
the amount of certain Judgment recently OBJ
tanned against James Riley, in favor of lame
NJ. Beardsiey out of the lands, tcnrments.
goods and Chattels of the said defendant
James Riley, have levied upon the following
property, to-wit:
Lots seven az and ten 10, in block thirty four
t34) Chicago or lower addition to the city of Rock
Island in the county of Rock Island and state of
Illinois.
Therefore. according to said command shall
expose for sale at public auction. all thu right.
title and interest Of the above named james
Riley, in and to the above described property
on Thursday, the 25h day of May. 1887. at ,
O'Clock p. m. at the north door Of the court hon
in the city of Rock I Stand in the county Of Rock
Island and state Of Illinois, for cash in hand. TO
satisfy said execution and fee bill
Dated At Rock Island. this 5th dsy Of May
A. D.. 1897. 7. : SILNIS.
5-dtd Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-23
100 Doses

One Dollar Hoods Sarsaparilla is the only
medicine of which this can be truly said !;
and it is an unanswerable argumenksas to
the strength and positive economy of this
great medicine. Hoods Sarsaparilla is made
of roots, herbs, banks, etc.. long and fayorably
known for their power in purifying the blood !;
and in combination, proportion, and process.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is peculiar TO itself.
For economy and comfort we use Hoods
Sarsaparilla." MRS. C. BREWSTER, Buffalo.
Hoods Sarsaparilla takes less time and
quantity to show its effect than any other
preparation ever heard of. ! would not be
without it in the house" Mrs. C. A. M
HUBBARD, North Chill. N. Y. 100 Doses
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-23

II is fashionably necessary that ALTERS
dinner coffee cups should now have three
legs.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-23
WHEN YOU TRAVEL

Line selected by the United States Government to carry
the Fast Mal,-the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-23
One Dollar

Hoods Sarsaparlla cures scrofula. salt
rheum. all humors, bois, plmples, general de-
bility, dyspepsia, biliousness. sick headache.
catarrh, rheumatism, kidney and liver COM
plants, and all affections caused by impure
blood or low condition of the system. Try it.
81 was severely afflicted with scrofula. and
for over a year had two running sores or my
neck / took five bottles of Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla and consider myself entirely eured.".
C. Z. LovEJoY, Lowell, Mass.
Hoods Sarsaparilla did me an immense
amount of good My whole system has been
built up and strengthened, my digestion i'm
proved, and my head relieved Of the bad feel.
ing. l consider it the best medicine have
ever used, and should not know how to do
without it." MARY L. PEBLE, Salem, Mass.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for g. Made
only by G. ]. HOOD & Co, Lowell, Mass
100 Doses Ono Dollar.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-23

AND THE CELEBRATED